ANA’s Lobby Day 2010 is Almost Here!
June 3rd, 2010ANA’s upcoming lobby day is approaching fast! On June 16th nurses from across the country will come to DC to show the advocacy power of nurses, ensuring that their voices are heard on Capitol Hill!
Health Care Reform: What States Can Expect
June 3rd, 2010The debate over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA ) may be over, but the work has just begun. Many of the requirements will be implemented incrementally, between now and 2014 and beyond, but there are some immediate provisions necessitating federal regulations be promulgated fairly quickly. Not only are federal agencies feeling the pinch, but the new law has many implications for the states, which are still trying to gather the facts and ready for their expanded responsibilities. What can the states expect…….
New Healthcare Reform Policies Under PPACA
June 3rd, 2010We are beginning to see some significant changes in health care delivery and access as a result of the new healthcare reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Some changes are occurring through the federal regulatory process. Many new policies are taking shape within the states. And still others are being adopted voluntarily by private health insurers. We thought you might be interested in seeing the highlights of these recent developments that are designed to improve health care and access for our patients, our families, and our communities.
ANA Member Mary Naylor Appointed to MedPAC
June 3rd, 2010As you may be aware, nursing leader and ANA member Mary Naylor, PhD, RN, FAAN, was recently appointed to be a commissioner on MedPAC, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. MedPAC is charged with advising Congress and CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) on Medicare and Medicaid policies, including annual payment updates for the Medicare prospective payment systems – such as the Physician Fee Schedule, which covers the reimbursement of APRNs (advanced practice registered nurses).
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Advances Through the Congress
June 3rd, 2010On Thursday May 27, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to allow openly gay people to serve in the U.S. military once certain conditions are met.
ANA-PAC Events Coming to the House of Delegates
June 3rd, 2010Come join ANA-PAC, as we host a variety of fun and exciting political events during the 2010 HOD.
